Iran announced on Wednesday night the launch of missiles and drones at American targets in the region following new U.S. strikes on Iranian territory. This was reported by CNN with reference to a statement by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to UNN.
Details
According to the IRGC, the attack was a response to the actions of the United States, which had previously announced strikes on Iran following the downing of an American military helicopter. Details regarding the scale of the strikes and potential consequences have not yet been disclosed.
Iranian media reported sounds of explosions in the cities of Sirik and Minab, as well as on Qeshm Island. All these locations are situated near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
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At the same time, the governor of Minab stated that the city itself was not directly attacked. According to him, the explosions were heard along the coastal strip near the Strait of Hormuz, rather than within the territory of the settlement itself.
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are rising
The new escalation occurred following a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the need for a response to the downing of an American Apache helicopter. Washington described the previous strikes as a "proportionate response" and "acts of self-defense."
Against the backdrop of mutual attacks, the situation in the region remains tense, as the parties continue to exchange strikes and accusations.
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